Vice President, Infrastructure Operations & Architecture

Position Summary

The Vice President of Infrastructure Operations & Architecture is a transformational executive leader responsible for reimagining, modernizing, and scaling enterprise infrastructure and foundational IT services. This role exists to move the organization from legacy, siloed operations to a highly resilient, cloud-forward, automation-enabled, and business-aligned operating model.

This leader sets the vision and drives large-scale change across network, identity and access management (IAM), security operations (excluding SOC), systems and platforms, Azure cloud, data centers, storage, backup, business continuity/disaster recovery (BCP/DR), and solution architecture. Success requires exceptional communication and collaboration, aligning executives, technology teams, and business partners around a clear strategy, roadmap, and outcomes.

This role is located in St. Louis, MO.

Primary Responsibilities

Infrastructure Strategy & Transformation

• Define and execute a multi-year infrastructure and architecture transformation strategy aligned to business growth and digital objectives

• Lead modernization initiatives spanning Azure cloud adoption, platform consolidation, legacy decommissioning, and infrastructure-as-code

• Establish operating models emphasizing automation, self-service, standardization, and reliability engineering

Platform & Service Modernization
Oversee and modernize enterprise infrastructure domains, including:

• Network & Connectivity

• Identity & Access Management (IAM)

• Security Operations (non-SOC)

• Systems (Windows/Linux) & Platform Services

• Azure Cloud & Shared Services

• Data Center & Storage

• Backup, BCP/DR

• Solution Architecture

Ensure infrastructure is scalable, secure, cost-transparent, and aligned to application, data, and product roadmaps

IT Service Management & Operational Excellence

• Mature ITSM capabilities as business enablers using ServiceNow as the enterprise platform

• Transform core operational processes (Incident, Problem, Change, Request, Asset, CMDB, Knowledge) to be automated, outcome-based, and user-centric

• Embed realistic, ITIL-aligned practices that improve service reliability and customer experience

Architecture, Governance & Decisioning

• Establish architecture principles, guardrails, and reference patterns that accelerate delivery while managing risk

• Lead Solution Architecture to ensure platform decisions support broader product and data strategies

• Implement governance models that enable informed, accountable, and expedient decision-making

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and develop high-performing teams of managers, architects, and engineers capable of executing transformation at scale

• Champion a culture of ownership, learning, continuous improvement, and psychological safety

• Serve as a trusted advisor to executives, clearly articulating strategy, risks, trade-offs, and progress in business terms

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive IT leadership with experience driving enterprise infrastructure and architecture transformation

• Demonstrated success leading complex modernization initiatives across multiple infrastructure domains

• Deep ITSM expertise with hands-on ServiceNow transformation experience

• Strong experience with:

• Network, IAM, Security Operations (non-SOC)

• Systems & Platforms (Windows/Linux)

• Azure Cloud Infrastructure

• Data Center, Storage & Backup Modernization

• BCP/DR Strategy & Execution

• Solution Architecture

• ITIL certification (Foundation or higher)

• Experience with cloud-first strategies or data center exits (preferred)

• Strong financial and vendor management skills, including cost optimization and business case development (preferred)

• Experience with CMDB, automation, observability, and reliability engineering at scale (preferred)

About Focus Partners

Focus Partners, a business division of Focus Financial Partners, brings together businesses across Wealth, Business Management, Family Office, and International. Collectively, these firms—spanning the U.S., Canada, and Australia—deliver a broad spectrum of financial advice solutions to individuals, families, and institutions.

Our vision is clear: to be the leading fiduciary advice company in the world. For clients, that means an experience built around their needs. For advisors, it means access to the resources, tools, and capabilities typically available only at the largest global institutions.

We believe talent is the key to realizing this vision. That’s why we invest in our people, support their growth, and create meaningful opportunities for development at every stage of their careers.

This is an exempt position. The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $175,000-$250,000 base salary compensation range. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicant's skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life and 401(k). Please note that the job title is subject to change based on the selected candidate’s experience and education.

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About Focus Financial Partners

Focus is a leading financial services firm comprised of integrated wealth management, family office, and business management services. Blending deep expertise and expansive resources with a boutique, client-first fiduciary philosophy, Focus helps individuals, families, and institutions navigate complex financial situations with highly personalized solutions tailored to their unique needs. To learn more about Focus, visit www.focusfinancialpartners.com or follow the company on LinkedIn.

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